Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of the week, students will be able to...
analyze text as evidenced by defining vocabulary, annotating, and answering questions using textual evidence.
relate and apply narrative elements as evidenced by writing an essay.
Homework Due Today:
Absent? Check the class website for assignments and handouts.
Bring binders and supplies to class every day.
Agenda
Announcements/Pledge
Learning Log- Update every day with DLT, HW, Essential Questions, and Reminders
Warm up on back of learning log:Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with the correct answer, or copy as is if you think it is correct. Teacher please review answers.
1. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for her husband and _.
A. I
B. he
C. she
D. her
Solution
The rule is, “Use the objective case for objects of prepositions.” The trick is this:
Which one would you use if you took out “her husband and”? Let’s try it. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for I. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for he. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for she. The
musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for her.
2. A dog bit Tom’s ankle while riding a bicycle.
A. Riding a bicycle, a dog bit Tom’s ankle.
B. While riding a bicycle, a dog bit Tom’s ankle.
C. While Tom was riding a bicycle, a dog bit his ankle.
D. Leave as is.
Solution
When you see a misplaced modifier, you should laugh, or at least grin a little.
Written as is, the sentence suggests that a dog is riding a bicycle. Or maybe the
ankle is riding a bicycle. This sentence should clearly say that Tom is riding the
bicycle. In Answers A and B, who is riding the bicycle? Who is riding the bicycle
in Answer C?
2. Holes- Vocabulary/Continue Reading and analyzing characters.
Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of the week, students will be able to...
Homework Due Today:
Homework:
- Due Wed 10/8: Culture Presentations (After Break)
Essential Questions:Important Deadlines/Reminders:
- Absent? Check the class website for assignments and handouts.
- Bring binders and supplies to class every day.
Agenda- Announcements/Pledge
Learning Log- Update every day with DLT, HW, Essential Questions, and Reminders- Warm up on back of learning log:Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with the correct answer, or copy as is if you think it is correct. Teacher please review answers.
- 1. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for her husband and _.
- 2. A dog bit Tom’s ankle while riding a bicycle.
2. Holes- Vocabulary/Continue Reading and analyzing characters.A. I
B. he
C. she
D. her
Solution
The rule is, “Use the objective case for objects of prepositions.” The trick is this:
Which one would you use if you took out “her husband and”? Let’s try it. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for I. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for he. The musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for she. The
musician played Wendy’s favorite waltz for her.
A. Riding a bicycle, a dog bit Tom’s ankle.
B. While riding a bicycle, a dog bit Tom’s ankle.
C. While Tom was riding a bicycle, a dog bit his ankle.
D. Leave as is.
Solution
When you see a misplaced modifier, you should laugh, or at least grin a little.
Written as is, the sentence suggests that a dog is riding a bicycle. Or maybe the
ankle is riding a bicycle. This sentence should clearly say that Tom is riding the
bicycle. In Answers A and B, who is riding the bicycle? Who is riding the bicycle
in Answer C?